The 30-year-old greatly enhanced his reputation this past season in a campaign which saw him promoted to the Magpies' number one following an injury to Tim Krul, with Elliot clocking 21 Premier League appearances.

He has not, however, had much time to impress manager Rafael Benitez, having been ruled out for six months in March - two weeks after Benitez replaced Steve McClaren - following a knee injury on international duty.

Karl Darlow, their third-choice option, deputised for Elliot and Krul in the Premier League relegation run-in, though the 25-year-old was powerless to help the team avoid demotion into the Championship.

Nevertheless, Newcastle fans are indeed mint and it has been reported (The Chronicle) that the supporters' passion may help the Spanish coach decide to stay at the club, despite the relegation.

Shane Callaghan

Shane is a Dublin-based sports writer who swapped the football pitch for the press box upon learning that he was better with a pen than with a round bit of leather. Prior to joining HITC, Shane enjoyed spells with Sports Mole and Goal.com among others, while he was also club reporter for Irish football club Drogheda United.